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Map of the United Kingdom and surrounding countries, highlighting the location of Badminton in southwest England. Major regions such as Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and nearby countries including Ireland, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands are labeled. An inset globe in the top left shows the broader location of the UK within Europe.
Badminton, England

Badminton, village (parish), South Gloucestershire unitary authority, historic county of Gloucestershire, southwestern England.

Badminton House, seat of the dukes of Beaufort, stands in a large park in the locality. The original manor of Badminton was acquired in 1608 from Nicholas Boteler (to whose family it had belonged for several centuries) by Thomas, Viscount Somerset of Cashel, third son of Edward, 4th earl of Worcester. The present ducal mansion was built in 1682 in Palladian style on the site of the old manor house. The game of badminton derives its name from the estate. The park is also well known for its horse trials. Pop. (2001) 258; (2011) 271.

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